Josh Cavallo
Josh Cavallo is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United. He made headlines in 2021 when he became the first active male professional footballer to come out as gay, sharing his journey towards acceptance and the challenges he faced. Despite his bravery, Cavallo has reported receiving numerous death threats since coming out, highlighting the ongoing struggles LGBTQ+ individuals face in sports. He emphasizes that football remains a toxic environment for gay players, with many still hesitant to come out due to fear of backlash.
Born on Jan 13, 1997 (28 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
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Spain:
Josh Cavallo revealed he still receives death threats four years after coming out as the first active professional player.
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Slovenia:
Josh Cavallo is the first professional footballer in the world to come out as openly gay and continues to receive death threats.
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Israel:
Josh Cavallo, the first footballer to come out as gay, continues to receive death threats daily.
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